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Netflix Denies Link to Sex Decline After WSJ Report
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2 years agoon

- The Wall Street Journal released a report connecting streaming services to the declining fertility rate in the U.S.
- Some, including Netflix, have expressed doubt in the connection, pointing to it being a decades-long trend.
WSJ Report
The Wall Street Journal released an article on Sunday that asked if streaming video services are responsible for the falling fertility rate in the United States, a theory that made some roll their eyes.
The article, titled “Let’s Watch Netflix: Three Words Guaranteed to Kill a Romantic Mood”, laid out the possible factors, like subject matter and availability, that could lead to a drop in intimate time for some couples.
According to the CDC, in 2017 the U.S. reached a 30-year low in birth rates. While there are many possible contributors to this trend, some demographers say that this decline is due in part to the recession, while others say it has to do with long-term birth control.
The Wall Street Journal’s article featured couples, some who say they are trying to have children, that feel streaming services get in the way of their sex lives. “I literally just want to Netflix and chill. We stop there,” said a woman named Amber Lozzi.
The couples bring up the issue of subject matter in many binge-able shows like “Ozark”, “Narcos”, and “Breaking Bad”, which some feel aren’t the sexiest shows.
A man named Brandon Howlett told the WSJ: “Right now, we’re in the midst of getting through ‘The Punisher,’ and a lot of that doesn’t really put us in the frisky mood.” But he added that the show “Sex Education,” does. The Wall Street Journal even completed a survey on this topic, which found that one in four adults in relationships have chosen streaming television over sex in the past six months.

Dr. Jean Twenge, the lead author and a professor of psychology at San Diego State University, said that the lack of commercial breaks and the neverending supply of things to watch leaves little time for intimacy. She is quoted saying: “Now, if you’re watching something streaming, the next episode is immediately available, and there are no commercials where you could look over and say, ‘Honey, you look cute tonight.’”
Netflix Denies Connection
Netflix did give the Wall Street Journal a statement where they denied the connection and said that on average people watch 2 hours of their service a day.
A spokesperson also said “We take pride in being part of the cultural zeitgeist, but getting credit for a decadeslong decline in sex is beyond even our programming abilities.”
Responses
After the article came out some people took issue with the connection it drew. Some pointed out how ridiculous it is was that Netflix even responded to the theory that they are at the root of a three-decade trend.
Some pointed to other results from the survey that the WSJ had done, like the fact that 70 percent of those surveyed said that streaming habits had “no effect” on their sex lives and 17 percent said their habits led to more sex.

Others have linked the decline in birthrates to the increase in people that aren’t having sex. According to data from the General Social Survey, more people than ever are reporting that they are not having sex.
There are a couple of main theories for the increase. The first one is an aging population, the 60 and older demographic jumped from 18 percent of the population in 1996 to 23 percent in 2018. The share of this group reporting “no sex” has remained consistent at about 50 percent, but the increase in this group’s size impacts the total.
The second contributing factor to the rise is actually the 18 to 29 age group. Between 2008 and 2018 the number of 18 to 29-year-olds reporting “no sex” more than doubled to 23 percent.
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Chris Evans Dismisses Reports of His Possible MCU Return
Published
47 mins agoon
January 15, 2021By
Cory Ray
- Deadline published an article Thursday reporting that Chris Evans was in talks to return to his role as Captain American for at least one future Marvel production.
- The news was unexpected as Evans retired from the role following 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame.”
- After the rumor became a trending topic, Evan’s tweeted, “News to me.”
Deadline Reports Evans Is Coming Back to the MCU
According to Deadline, actor Chris Evans is in talks to return to his iconic role as Captain America in at least one upcoming Marvel project.
However, according to Evans himself, that rumor is “news to me.”
News to me🤷🏻♂️
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) January 14, 2021
Evans trended online Thursday following Deadline’s report, which stated that the actor could return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in up to two projects.
Reportedly, the roles would not be for an Evans-led “Captain America” film; rather, they would be more akin to Robert Downey Jr’s role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe post-“Iron Man 3.”
Soon after Deadline reported Evans’ potential return, a number of other outlets jumped on the news.
Evans Said Goodbye To Captain America in 2019
Evans’ subsequent tweet appears to indicate that the actor has no plans to return as Captain America.
Indeed, the reports of Evans’ return were unexpected as the actor has been vocal about 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame” being his last outing as the character.
“Officially wrapped on Avengers 4,” Evans said in 2018. “It was an emotional day to say the least. Playing this role over the last 8 years has been an honor. To everyone in front of the camera, behind the camera, and in the audience, thank you for the memories! Eternally grateful.”
Officially wrapped on Avengers 4. It was an emotional day to say the least. Playing this role over the last 8 years has been an honor. To everyone in front of the camera, behind the camera, and in the audience, thank you for the memories! Eternally grateful.
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) October 4, 2018
In addition to Evans’ own desire to retire from the role, the character of Captain America (AKA, Steve Rogers) was given a firm conclusion in “Endgame.”
In its original article, Deadline explained that while Evans was initially adamant about not returning to the role, he has been more open to the idea in recent months.
So far, Marvel has not confirmed or denied the reports, but it might not be unfathomable to think that Evans’ could return to the role at some point, even if Thursday’s rumors are false.
For example, Downey Jr. is set to briefly reprise his role as Iron Man in Scarlett Johansson’s upcoming “Black Widow,” despite Downey Jr also retiring from his role in “Endgame.”
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Warner Media Defends DC Films President Following Accusations From Ray Fisher
Published
1 day agoon
January 14, 2021
- Warner Media said it does not believe DC Films President Walter Hamada interfered with misconduct investigations on the set of reshoots for “Justice League.”
- Ray Fisher, who plays Cyborg in DC films, previously alleged that director Joss Whedon created an abusive and unprofessional work environment on set, adding that Whedon was enabled by executives Geoff Johns and Jon Berg.
- He also claimed Hamada tried to throw Whedon and Berg under the bus to protect Johns, who is his friend, despite knowing about his involvement in the issues.
Issues on the Set of The Justice League
Warner Media is standing by DC Film President Walter Hamada after actor Ray Fisher claimed the executive inferred with investigations into misconduct on the set of reshoots for “Justice League.”
Fisher has played Cyborg in “Justice League” and other DC projects. Back in July, he alleged that director Joss Whedon created a “gross, abusive, unprofessional, and completely unacceptable” work environment during reshoots for “Justice League.”
Whedon stepped in to replace Zack Snyder, who was originally directing the 2017 film until he had to leave because of a death in his family.
Fisher says that Whedon’s behavior was enabled by Geoff Johns, who was the DC Entertainment president at the time before transitioning to a new role at Warner Brothers, as well as Jon Berg, who was the co-president of production at Warner Brothers until the end of 2017.
Warner opened an investigation into the claims and announced in December that it had concluded. The studio said remedial action had been taken but did not give details. Though, just weeks earlier, news broke that Whedon was leaving his show at HBO and Warner Media, effectively parting ways with the studio.
The studio and Fisher sparred online throughout the investigation and after it was over. In September, “Aquaman” actor Jason Momoa showed support for Fisher and also claimed people on set were mistreated.
“Serious stuff went down,” he wrote on Instagram. “It needs to be investigated and people need to be held accountable.”
“Wonder Woman” star Gal Gadot eventually expressed support for Fisher’s choice to speak out in December.
Fisher Claims Hamada Interfered in Investigation
Despite the investigation ending, Fisher still lodged complaints at the studio alleging that Hamada had interfered with the investigation in an effort to cover for Johns, who was a friend of his. At the end of 2020, Fisher said he did not want to work on any production involving Hamada.
On Wednesday, he confirmed that Warner Bros. decided to remove Cyborg from the upcoming film “The Flash.” He said that while he disagreed, he was not surprised.
“While I do mourn the lost opportunity to bring Victor Stone back to the screen, bringing awareness to the actions of Walter Hamada will prove to be a much more important contribution to our world,” he wrote.
Please Read.
— Ray Fisher (@ray8fisher) January 13, 2021
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Fisher said that when he tried to escalate his concerns about Whedon, Johns, and Berg on the “Justice League” set to Hamada, Hamda attempted to throw Whedon and Berg under the bus to save Johns. Fisher said that he alerted Hamada that Johns was in fact involved with the issues at hand, but Hamada allegedly responded by asking for names of more witnesses and dismissing the claims.
“Walter Hamada interfering with the ‘Justice League’ investigation is a completely separate issue than the investigation itself,” Fisher wrote. “And while Walter’s behavior was not a point of focus for the investigation of the ‘Justice League’ reshoots, his dangerous and enabling actions during the investigation process must be called to account.”
“No one, in any profession, should have to argue with their employer for their claims of abuse,” he continued before saying Hamada was “unfit” for a position in leadership.
He said that if ending his tenure playing Cyborg was the price he had to pay to bring awareness to Hamada’s actions, that he would “pay it gladly.”
Warner Media Stands By Hamada
On Thursday morning Warner Media contradicted Fisher’s remarks and stood by Hamada.
“I believe in Walter Hamada and that he did not impede or interfere in the investigation,” WarnerMedia chair and CEO Ann Sarnoff said in a statement. “Furthermore, I have full confidence in the investigation’s process and findings. Walter is a well-respected leader, known by his colleagues, peers, and me as a man of great character and integrity.”
Warner Media also said that they remain in business with Johns, who produces a number of projects at the studio.
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Belle Delphine Responds To Outrage After Tweeting Out Graphic Photos
Published
2 days agoon
January 13, 2021
- Adult content creator Belle Delphine sparked outrage after tweeting graphic sexual photos of herself roleplaying a kidnapping situation.
- Many accused her of glorifying rape and even pedophilia, arguing that she was dressed like a child. Others criticized her for not including a content warning and potentially triggering assault survivors.
- Delphine issued a statement refusing to apologize, saying, “There is nothing wrong with enjoying powerplay and BDSM where both people are consensual.” She also said those who require trigger warnings before posts should not follow her.
CONTENT WARNING: The photos in this article and the discussion around
them involve explicit sexual content, rape, and kidnapping.
Belle Delphine Sparks Outrage
Adult content creator Belle Delphine received immediate backlash Tuesday after tweeting out graphic sexual photos of herself roleplaying as an apparent kidnapping victim.
“My perfect first date,” she captioned her post. The photos show Delphine in the back of a car with her legs and wrists bound by ropes. Her mouth is also covered by duct tape. In one specific image, a man who appears to be her “kidnapper” is having sex with her against a tree in the woods.
Soon after posting the photos, Twitter users accused her of fetishizing and glorifying rape. Some even argued that she was glorifying pedophilia as well because she appeared to be dressed like a child.
TW // SEXUAL ASSAULT
— riyah (@corpseewhore) January 12, 2021
yeah belle delphine is not trending again for some jokes or some bath water. she is trending again for fetishizing rape. please be careful when looking through the tag and don’t go to her page and look at her pin tweet
sincerely fuck belle delphine for glamourising rape when I still can barely even talk abt my own without having a panic attack
— Courtney👑 (@CourtneyTopps) January 13, 2021
belle delphine posting shit that glorifies sexual assault and pedophilia w/o a trigger warning is so fuxking gross
— oʇdʎɹɔ (@crypto_bxtch) January 13, 2021
Though Delphine faced intense criticism, others also argued that she was posting pictures of a practice known as consensual non-consent and should not be facing this much backlash for it.
That type of defense was slammed as well, with critics saying there were still other problems with her post. For instance, many noted that her tweet did not include a content or trigger warning. They described that choice as irresponsible given the explicit nature of the photos, which could bring pain to rape and assault survivors.
cnc is a perfectly valid kink but posting shit like that w no trigger warning is rly fucked up what the fuck belle delphine
— JAKE! ACAB (@J0UVERT_) January 13, 2021
if you support the actions of Belle Delphine please don’t follow me. it makes me extremely uncomfortable that there were no trigger warning or anything and it can be /extremely/ bad for victims of rape. dont look at her account. if you support her, don’t support me. /srs
— maybe not (@MaybeNotExE) January 13, 2021
Others argued that even though this situation was consensual, without the context, some might see these photos and internally normalize rape. They also noted that people who see the images might not be aware or any safe words or other signals that could have been agreed upon beforehand.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsThe issue isn’t having this kink, it’s the fact that a lot of males here will see this and think this is normal. They don’t know about the safe words, long discussions, and therapy that take place before engaging in a scene like this. They just see rape.
— amelia (@ameIia_says) January 13, 2021
Delphine Defends Herself
Delphine addressed the backlash Wednesday, saying she is “not sorry.”
Im not sorry… heres why 😉 pic.twitter.com/R5lXoFwKu2
— Belle Delphine (@bunnydelphine) January 13, 2021
“There is nothing wrong with enjoying powerplay and BDSM where both people are consensual. I think saying because I enjoy consensual non-consent is promoting rape, is the same as the argument that violence in video games promotes violence,” she wrote.
“I made it very clear in the caption of my photo, and anything written about it that I was enjoying it and that is was consensual, I never said the word rape, or anything against my will. This is what other people have put onto it.”
She also said it was “insane” to her that people thought she was dressed like a child. She described the outfit as “vintage” and said that other people dress like this all the time.
“If it’s about how I genetically look I can’t change that and I will not apologize for it either nor will I stop being sexual since I am a sexually active adult,” she added.
“No one likes rape, no one wants rape to exist,” she continued. “Saying that I support rape is the same as saying that 50% of the female population does, because if you look at statistics based upon this (from studies done over the last 30 years, including new studies) 31-61% of women have powerplay/rape fantasies in the exact same way. I consented to being tied up and to having rough sex.”
Delphine said that the front page of porn sites has every “fantasy scenario” a person can think of, from incest to teacher to stepmom and that one of the most common sexual fantasies is a schoolgirl.
“Just because someone likes the fantasy of something, doesn’t mean they want it in real life. Sex is complex and explorative, but should always be consensual,” she wrote.
When it comes to people upset that she did not include a trigger warning, she said that because her job involves this kind of content, people who would be upset by this should not follow here.
“My whole Twitter/OnlyFans have constant themes of kink since I do porn as a job and I will not put a trigger warning on all of my posts,” she said. “Do not follow me if you require trigger warnings before posts.”
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